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Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-25
Thurman Not in tho Field

SrEUBENv1LLE, O., May 24.-Ex-Senator Thurman, replying to question whether he would accept the spontaneous and unani- nous nomination for governor, says: 'I am confined to my bed by sickness and can only write by the hand of an amanuensis that under no circumstances would I accept the nomination fer governor. I much regret that my name is mentioned in connection with that office. I have done all I could do to discourage it and I assure you that my req sons are well founded and are inhexible. 1 highly appreciate the kindness of my friends, but cannot accede to their wishes"
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EssE JAMES GANG.
A Band Which Was Organized For
 Murder and PIunder.

MILWAUKEE, May 24.-Ernest Pfeiffer, in jail here for the confessed murder of Farmer Tillspaugh, is said to have made disclo sures to the police which have brought to light the existence of gang of conspiratoIs whose or ganization was based on the style of the Jesse James gang. Plans had been laid for the murder and robbery of wealthy farmers and the pillage of express trains and pay cars. The gang were only waiting for the release of a member from prison to begin operations, but Pfeiffer it seems ran short of funds and murdered Tillspaugh on his own account. It is said that he made the revelations in the hope of clemency being shown him in his trial for the murder. About half O dozen we'll known criminals are said to be impli cated by Pfeifer end the authorities are 1ookino for them
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aTfw Yaren @ailg storning gunrnal and Gunrier,
THE PURITY OF ELECTIONS.

President Cleveland Denies Parden
 To A Man Convicted of False RegIs-
 tratfOn.
 WASHINGTON, May 24.-The President to- day denied the application for a pardon in the case of James J. Stanley, who was cons victed April IS of fraudulent registration and sentenced to ninety days imprisonment. The President endorsed the application as follows:
 @Denied-I cannot pardon crime against the elections, except it be in case present. ing unusually strong considerations for clemency. I consider such offenses the worst of all crimes and know of none the the public.'
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A LADY owning type writer and having had 1A, three years practice as stenographer desires position where machine can be used, in office or business house. Address New Haven,
 m20 6t* 112 BRANCH OFFICE
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WANTED.

A SITUATION by young man to drive -AA team, take care of horses; understands milk ing. Inquire at 8 NASH STREET
 m24 2tt
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New Knrk PhxsieianA.

Many of the leading physicians of New York are discussing the propriety of admitting the Moxie harmless food and found to be able to prevent re lately been put to the test found to have stopped number of cases of paralysis and Brght's disease originate from depleted nerve force. 2tawaw
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FAIR HAVEN.
The Paving of Grand Avenue-A Veter- an Sexton R Ret1res-Personal Mention News of Local Interest.

an Sexton Ret1res-PersonaI Mention l News of Local Interest. | Work is progressing rapidly on the new l schooner at Hanscom's shipyard. I The work of paving Grand avenue from | James street to the Quinnipiac river will not be commenced for some two weeks yet, it is | announced, as there is a scarcity of crushed stone with which the work is to be done. Alvah Granniss, the popular restaurateur, has taken the agency for Horton's ice cream. l.. W. Maybrey, the veteran sexton of the l Fair Haven Union cemetery, has resigned his position and will be succeeded by F. Siebert. MT. Maybrey, who is over 80 years of age, | has been the oldest gravedigger in the State for many years. He has been very faithful man to the interests of the cemetery and knows almost every grave in the cemetery. He has, of course,- a large fund of incident and loea! histor, has always been ready and courteous to i'm part from his store of "reminiscences. Many points of interest with regard to the Fair Haven cemetery have been culled from his stories by enterprising reporters and given to the public. All will wish MT. Mabrey a serene old age free from care or want.
 Work has been rather dull at the wire mill for some little time and last week several of the employees of the company were tempora- ri1v dismissed.
 Residents in the vicinity of Ferry and Exchange streets are greatly annoyed by the crowds of boys who lounge around that cor ner nights.
 The electric light that was ordered for the corner of Jackson and Monroe streets has not been erected yet.
 The lot on the corner of Grand avenue and James streets is used as ball ground every pleasant night by the youth of that vicinity.
 O. E. Maltby, who has been visiting here, has returned to his home in Norfolk.
 Some fine bass are being caupht in nets mn the river by J. H. Goodsell who recently captured one fine specimen that weighed eleven pounds.
 The board of health are thoroughly in- specting houses in the Twelfth ward.
 Thomas Forsyth has lost fine horse val ued at $500. The animal got cast in the stable and broke hip.
 MT. Sylvester Thompson has gone to East Haven river to open the restaurant he has conducted for several seasons.
 The household effects of the late Deacon John $. Farren of Atwater street have been sold at auction.
 B. P. Goodsell has placed a fine granite monument in the Fair Haven Union ceme- tery.
 Freeman P. Clark has purchased build ing lot on Grove street of William Lan- craft.
 D. J. Sullivan 6 Son of Grand avenue have recently added wood working depart ment to their blaeksmithiDg business.
 The sloop Tormentor, owned by H. Pond of this place, has arrived from Newport, N. J., with load of round clans.
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What Surgeon Hamilton Says.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-Dr. Hamilton, su- pervising surgeon general of the Marine hos pital service, says he has no fear that yellow appeared at Key West. He has received official information of the discovery of the disease there. The board of health there, at the head of which is an experienced army officer, is, he says, very efficient and the Marine hospital service is co cooperating with it. Dr. Hamilton endeavored to get specific appropriations for the prevention of epi- denies, but the House committee on appro- priations declined to make them.
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FOR. SALE
4 EsAR SALE

<sAA THE large factory building on Whalley X:;H avenue with 216 to acres of land, 40 horse zaik power engine with boiler, all in good condi. ton. will be sold cheap and terms easy Inquire aI
 rn2O cod lot NEW HAVEN SAVINGS RANK
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Treasurer Hyatt at His Desk

WASHINGTON, May 24.-Treasurer Hyatt
 qualified this morning and formally assumed the duties of his new office. A large force
 of clerks was engaged in counting the cash
 in the treasury to-day, and favorable prog
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A Few Hundred Dollars Will Se-
 cure a Good Home.
 A4A ONEFAMILY HOUSE. 200 Atwater street. EsiH House and barn, go Auburn street. Twofam- ,1ls4 fly house, No. il Clay street. Two family house. 460 Orchard street. All to be sold low if sold within ten days Also for rent first floor 78 Wool sey street. first floor 10 Newhal1 street; 115 Portsea street, 121 Portsea street, BIO Congress avenue and gecond floor % Auburn street.
 A. VI: HOLMES, HOUSE MOVER. OFFICE 09 CHURCH STREET nof6
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Four.1n-Hand Against Time.

NEW YORK, May 24.-Russell Sage and Lawson N. Fuller will drive a four-in-hand against time at Fleetwood Park, June 4, the receipts to be devoted to the Manhattan hos- pita1 The $5,000 which Gordon Cleve- land offered to anyone who would break his fourth hand record of mile in PAS will also go to the hospital if Messrs. Sage and Fuller win it. Mr. Fuller will drive and Mir. Sage will be in the box. The horses to be used are MT. Fuller's tHughey," MT. Sage's 'tJack,'' Colonel Rathbone's "Lady Hamil- ton'' and J. C. Stanton's 'sPuZzler."
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POLITICAL.
Republican Ward Primaries.

The chairmen of Republican committees in the several wards in New Haven will call meetings of the Republican electors in the several wards on or before May 30 1884, for the purpose of electng ward meetings will send list of committees elected to the undersigned at once after election.
 HUGH DALEY,
 Chairman Republican Town Committee. New Haven May 23
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The Injured ocean Steamers.
pr. nIcGlYnn W1II Not Visit Rnn,e

NEW YORK, May 24.-Rev. pr. McGlynn said today that he had received no letter from the Pope. He will not go to Rome
 Rev. Dr. McGlynn's friends are arranging for mass meeting which will probably be held at Union Square to express their indig- nation regarding the Pope's letter. Resolu- lions will be passed and forwarded to Rome.
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FOR. RENT

hA THE store, with cellar and two upper lofts, i;s No. 79S Chapel street. Apply to 4k&. ARTHUR BENNETT. agtf Jantor of Hoadley Building, Room 9.
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AEA THE property on Winthrop avenue lately
 E:I belonging to William Parmelee with house 4AAk and barn in good condition. The lot is 352 feet on Winthrop avenue 26S feet Judson avenue and 800 feet on Parmelee avenue. This property will be sold cheap and on accommodating terms For further information apply at
 m2o cod lot NEW HAVEN SAVINGS BANK,
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Ensllshmen Indignant.

LONDON, May 24.-The Daily News com menting on MT. William OBrien's Canadian trip says: "The tour was ill-advised, but MT. OBrien has amply atoned for his error by the courage he has displayed, and thanks to the brutality of his opponents the harm he might have done to the cause of home rule has been compensated for by the indignation of Englishmen at his treatment"
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A Bark sunk In New York Bay.

NEW YORK, May 25.-The bark Quick step, Captain Morrison, from Cherbon, while towing up the lower bay was run into by an unknown steamer supposed to be tramp, about 4:3O p. m. to-day. She was struck on the port quarter and immediately sunk. The crew were picked up by the tug Leonard Richards, which had the bark in tow. The wreck lies in the channel in very danger ous position. Nothing is known of the steamer or the damage she sustained The Quickstep halls from New York, registers 785 tons, was built in 1867 and is owned by James E. Stafford.
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ATTEmPT TO KILL THE CzAR.
Man Fires on Him While Returning
 From a Ball.

LONDON, May 25.-A dispatch from Odessa says: On Wednesday night last while the Czar and Czarina were driving in an open carriage from a ball at Nova Tcherkask a shot was fired at them from the crowd on the street. A great uproar followed. The man who fired the shot was so maltreated by the people that he was insensible when the po- lice secured him. The culprit had in his possession bottle of poison, six cartridges, a revolver and dagger. He refuses to an swer questions.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-25

AsA THE brick house and lot No. High street, W::s the late residence of George W. Goodsell, Ak.k now deceased. Immediate possession given. A large part of the purchase money may remain on mortgage at low rate of interest.
 JAMES GARDNER CLARK, Adm.,
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ADisastrous wind storm.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 24.-A heavy wind storm prevailed here to-day about 3 o'clock, tearing off several roofs and uproot- ing good many trees. A special tonight reports heavy wind all over the eastern part of the State, doing considerable damage. It was most violent at Opelika.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-25

The Republican voters of the First ward hereby requested to meet at Beers photo parlors, 762 Chapel street, on Friday evening, May 25th at 5 tee for the ensuing year and to transact any other bushes proper to be done at said meeting.
 w. A. BEERS, Chairman,
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Killed by a Spiders Bite

NEW YORK, May 24.-The infant son of George Kibitz was bitten by spider on Saturday evening and died twenty four hours afterward in great agony.
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EnterraInmenus.
NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.

Tonight at eight o'clock there will be giv- en at this opera house grand athletic and gladiatorial spectacle, the prototype of which has possibly never been seen in our city. Aside from the appearance here of the cele- brated champion, John L. Sullivan, the company supporting him are possessed of great and scientific capability and probably compose the elite of the professors of the manly art.
 The greatest wrestler of America, William Muldoon, will contest with the Jap for a prize of $150. Our home talent will be lav- ishly represented, prominent among them Frank Quinn, John Doran and Chris. Gaff- ney will appear.
 flee during the day, and as the sale promises to be large one, the patrons of the house will do we'll to get them beforehand to avoid in- convenience at night.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 The Australian Novelty company, which is holding the boards at Bunnell's this week, draws crowded houses at every performance. The most thrilling feature of the entertain ment is the aerial performance of Mile. Aimee, who walks head downward on 8 board suspended about six feet from the ceiling. The balance of the entertainment is also excellent, embracing all the new and best features in the variety line. In the mu- scum hall Ventriloquist Callaghan gives a pleasant little entertainment with his lay figures, and Mile. Rose, the bearded lady, is also to be seen there. The Novelty compsny will appear every evening and at matinees this, Friday and Saturday afternoons. Con- mencing this week and until the end of the season there will be only four matinees 8 week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Satur-
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Ball Games Yesterday.

New York-Pittsburgs 5, New Works 4. Boston-Bostons 8, Indianapolis (ten innings). Philadelphia 1elphias 4, Chicagos Washington-Rain prevented the game with the Detroits here to-day.
 Cncinnati-Baltimores 1, Cincipnatis (ten in nings).
 Cleveland-Athletics 13, Clevelands 12. St. Lous-St. Louis 9, BrookiynS 2. Worcester Holy Cross College 12, Brown Uni
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EOR RENT
FOR SALE.

&eAA FROM May 1st. desirable front corner oi i:. flee with connecting room and lavatory, on HA flight, steam heat.
 a11tf GEORGE 1T FORD
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WANTED. A Hm FhClAbLE girl to cook. wash and iron. Ino5 Sa1 at 15 BEERS STREET.
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mtsee1la11en1ts.
District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 May 21, 1887. { UPSTATE of BETSEY M. BARREN, late of New lL Haven, in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for ths District of New Haven hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof. for the creditors of said Estate exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly atested within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to o
 WILLIAM FARREN. n23 2d1wt Executor.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-25

A COOK and waitress (Protestant) to go out of 1A the city to the shore with a family for the summer. Must have the best of references. Apply at 1,241 CHAPEL STREET
 m25tf
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General Abram S. Duryea, an old zouave commander, had stroke of paralysis at his office in the Benham building al. New York yesterday afternoon. His condition is so critical that he cannot be removed.
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"ond

The Republicans of the Eleventh Ward are re- ouested to meet at 100 Ferry street on Frday eve ipe May 27th at 745 D. m. sharp for the purpose or nominating and electfng ward committee for the ensuing yeBr. Fer oroer 11,,,ror
 Chairman Ward Committee Nau Haven May 23 1SS7
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MIR. O'BRIEy AT NIAGARA
Getting in Trim for Further Wor
 Against LansdOwne.

Against LansdOwne. NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., May 24.-William O'Brien arrived here this evening from Ham den, Ont, on his way to Montreal. He hopes that the rest which he will be enabled tc take will put him in good trim to go through the speechmaking and receptions awaiting him.
 O'Brien's Blood on Lansdowne,s Head
 DUBLIN, May 24.-John Barry, member of Parliament for South Wexford, spoke at a National league meeting here to-day and said that if Lord Lansdowne had desired fair play for MT. O'Brien the latter would not have been interfered with in Canada The men who attempted MT. O'Brien's life be- ieved they were doing Lord Lansdowne's work. MT. O'Briens accusations could not be refuted on the platform and were there fore answered with bullets. If MT. O'Brien should be killed his blood would be on Lansdownes head.
 The Injured ocean Steamers
 NEW YORK, May 24.-Inspector McKenna of the foreign ocean steamship inspectors of- flee has examined the White Star steamship Celtic and finds that she will have to have an entire new bow running back to the for ward bulkhead. It will take about four weeks to repair her. A number of the life preservers were lost during the excitement and they will have to be replaced. The Britannic was examined to day. Besides new plates where her side was pierced she will re- quire several new 1ifeboats to replace those smashed by the collision It is said the com pany will have the boats thoroughly repaired at this port and not merely patched up suf- hclently to enable them to reach the other side.
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1dgaf1ts.
WANTED.

A SITUATION by capable girl to do second AAa a. Work or take care of children. Apply at nSo oGf 107 OLIVE STREET.
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Fourth Ward Republicans.

The Republican voters of the Fourth ward are re- ouested to meet at 2S3 Water street on Wednesoay eyeninp May 25th at s o'clock for the purpose or electing a ward committee for the ensuing year
 'o N EDWARD WINES,
 Chairman Ward Committee.
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Building Lots For Sale dA ON Whitney avenue at low prices, 200 feet lg deep E. WHITNEY.
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WANTED. A BOY 16 to 20 years of age to rnaka biposal, A generally Useful in a grocery store Address
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w AIN W EI Ds A SITUATION by girl to do chamberwork ar A waiting in a private family. Would have I objection to go to the country for the summe References if required.
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EnR SALE

FOR SALE. A LARGE and valuable piece of land on Whit A ney avenue-a chance for speculation. Will be sold low.
 MERWIN'S REAL ESTATE OFFICE,
 ov1alC Cfraa
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Committee on Ordinances.
Hearing De West End Park

Hearing De West End Park. TN accordance with an order of the Court of Com \ mon Council directing the Board of Compensa- ton to "give an advertised public hearing ill the matter of West End Park and that the Corpora tion Counsel attend said hearing and protect the City's Interest
 Notice is hereby given to all parties interested that adjourned hearing will be held at Rooms 10 and II, City Hall, Wednesday evening, May 25 at o'clock.
 By order of the Board of Compensation.
 Attest: SYLVANUS BUTLER, Clerk.
 New Haven, May g 1887 my25 1t
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Weather. .. e. Cl'dy Cl'dy It. Rain Mean bar, 2986; mean temp, 64; mean humid ity, 89.
 Max temp, 70: min. temp 60; rainfall .oO Max hourly velocity of wind. 10 miles.
 FOR MAY 24 1886. Mean bar. 29.7 q; mean temp. 59. Max. temp, 70; min. temp 54.
 J. Fl. SHERMAN, s. o. U. s. A. Note: A minus sign l-1prefixed to thermometer readings indicates temperature below zero. IA dash[-lin connection with rainfall indicates precipitation too small to measure. I Melted snow.
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EDWARD c. BEECHER,
FOR SALE,

AFTER near half century of active farm Hfi.il life and feeling that some younger hand AsaA should now turn the furrow, offer for sale my Governor Saltonstal farm (so called), compris- ing seventy-five acres and mostly under cutiva- ton on which is standing barn, to which water may readily be conducted. This farm has frontage on the main road leading from New Ha- ven to Branford, and is bounded wholly on the west by Saltonstall Lake. Besides chestnut there is handsome grove of walnut trees; and here is very desirable spot to build house, commanding as it does an extensive view of lake, hill and dale, Also two pieces of building land lying on heming- way avenue, short distance below the public square in East Haven, containing 319 and acres town of Bethany as fine any grazing field to be met with.
 For prices and terms of sale apply to
 EDWIN GRANNISS, m20 5t+ East Haven, Conn.
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FOR RENT.
Removal.

The office of T. G. Sloan & Son will be at Room $, S2s Chapel street, after May 1s 1887.
 JOHN T. SLOAN,
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DEATHS.

BARIO-In this city suddenly May a. 1887, Maude Louise Bario. aged 9 years and month. Funeral from the residence of Mrs. Ann M. Ken nedy 242 York street, Thursday afternoon at { o'clock. 2tf BACON-In Savannah, Georgia, May 23. suddenly, Susan Bacon, wife of Rev Leonard Woolsey Bacon.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. VAILLE-In Hinsdale, N H., May 18th, George H., aged 13 years and months son of H. R. Vaille, ,jr. GOODYEAR-At his home in Orange, Alfred D. Goodyear May 23d.
 Wednesday, May 18th. Strictly private BAILEY-In this city on the 24th inst, Sarah o. Bailey wife of James L. Bailey, aged 30 years, 8 months, 19 days.
 Funeral will take place from her late residence 49 Arthur street. Thursday afternoon at o'clock Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invit- ed to attend. Burial at convenience of family. 2t
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FOR SALE

h%A THE frame dwelling house No. 76 Wooster Ws::iI street; 10 rooms; modern improvements; lot M4s..A A50x143 Owner going to remove from city. Can be occupied October 1st next.
 CHAS. HI. WEBRs
 9S0 Nhanel Street
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Houses and Lots for Sale.

shesA A first-clsss house High street. Eii A first class house on College street. @#4A A first. class house on Chapel street. Also houses Lafayette street. Sherman avenue. Davenport avenue and many others at prices and terms to suit customers. Good lots for sale, some central.
 FOR RENT. A number of firstclass houses and few tene- ments left.
 Rents Collected. Money to loan on real estate at per cent.
 NO. 0GHURCH STREET. ROOM ~Omce open evenings from to 8. my14 LIZ. COmSTOCk & co.
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w A SITUATION by respectable woman to wa 1A on an elderly lady CT invalid or as workin housekeeper in small family Address m2o 1t+ C. THIS OFFICE
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WANTED

WANTED A experienced blank book sewer. Address or 6A apply to THE BURR INDEX CO, m23 St 42S Asylum street Hartford. Conn
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Building Lots For Sale. @t.& ON Fair Haven Heights, centrally located, M:::l fronting Center, Brown and Prospect Msi.l streets. Terms easy. Apply to CHARLES A. BRAY, Grand avenue, Fair Haven East